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Played with zines for the first time

Zines are a new genre for me.

Decided to play with the slightly chaotic conventions of this form of publication. I spent a disproportionately long time on that, but I like the result, honestly. The very fact that there is a result is a tiny victory for me, already. It's fun.
Almost like a presentation, but it's definitely not a backdrop for a speaker — I would say, something closer to a doodle for a listener.

You can see the whole thing here, if you'd like.

Once again, my key challenge is thinking in the direction of illustration. I tend to automatically try to insert everything I have nice, at once.
All the colours I like.

Thinking about playing with something small and object-led further.

For now, my shortlist is as follows:

  • kefir
  • changing robe for surfers (as a winter coat)
  • hot water bottle
  • fake fireplaces
  • pencil sharpeners
  • cobbled streets
  • cappuccino and pastel de nata.

God, I surprisingly like trying NOT to be serious!
(If you saw me when I was 5 or 6 years old, you would understand why this “trying” was being used here. )